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Sustainable AI Means Looking Beyond Data Centres

The massive impact of AI on people and the environment is just the tip of the iceberg. True AI sustainability requires a life-cycle approach focused on the common good.

How to Choose a Search Engine in the Age of AI

From an overload of ads to AI overviews, choosing a privacy-focused, climate-friendly search engine can be tricky. Here's our handy guide.

EU Alternatives to Big Tech: Why Local is the Future

We’ll admit it. Software from the technology giants—Google, Microsoft, and Apple—simply works. Most modern humans have had at least some contact with products from these companies. The elegance of an iPhone, the user-friendliness of Google and the interoperability of Microsoft make them household names. That must be why they’re so popular, right? Well, not exactly.

Green IT: Transforming Hardware to Make It More Sustainable

Is green IT really as simple as refurbishing and recycling? We summarise our findings after numerous interviews and investigations.

A Future Vision of Data Centres: From Big Tech Builds to Community-Owned Cooperatives

Could data centres serve, rather than harm, our communities? Community-owned data centres give citizens control over their digital lives.

“The New Oil”: How Data Centres Threaten Climate Protection—And What We Can Do About It

Data centres threaten the energy transition, drain water resources and harm human health. Can we slow their growth before it's too late?

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“A Matter of Vision and Planning”: How Infomaniak Sets the Standard for Waste Heat Re-Use in Data Centres

Data centres require huge amounts of energy—but reusing their waste heat to warm our homes is a massive opportunity. Infomaniak shows us how it's done.

Reduce Data Consumption, Boost Climate Protection: How Sustainable Streaming Works

The films, series and music we stream account for the lion's share of digital emissions—so we're sharing our tips for sustainable streaming.

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Worried About GenAI’s Carbon Footprint? How To Use Language Models More Efficiently

AI chatbots enrich our everyday lives, but at a high cost to the planet. We show you how to use language models more efficiently.